Are there any Corona related changes you'll keep after the quarantine is over?
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
April 27, 2020 2:42pm CST
I got to thinking about all the ways people all over the world have adapted life to existing in this pandemic.
Of course the obvious are wearing face masks and gloves, keeping six feet of distance between each other, only leaving home if it's necessary, and adjusting to school and some jobs online at home.
There are lots of other ways we've changed our way of life, sometimes depending which part of the world we're in. I think when this is officially over, there will probably be some life changes that will remain.
I hope hugging will return and people won't be afraid to show affection. It will be a good idea, though to be more aware of viruses and germs and try to prevent the spread of illnesses.
I believe many of us will feel a new appreciation for family and friends. Maybe we took for granted the privilege of visiting our grandkids any time we wanted. Or being able to see our doctor whenever we needed to. Or being able to get a hair cut!
What are some things you've changed for Corona that you might keep when it's gone? Hopefully they'll be positive changes.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Apr 20
*I CAN stretch groceries for 2 weeks. I can make use of everything we have if I really think about it and make the effort - and be less wasteful.
*I CAN live super frugally - even more than before. I love to go out to eat, but we haven't . . . I enjoy cooking now and love that we are not spending oodles of money on restaurant food.
*I CAN keep clean and be organized. This time has made me a better cleaner and I have gotten better organized . . . now I hope to continue and maintain the work I've done. I am good with getting rid of things I could not let go of before.
But like others mentioned, I just know I will be thinking more about being in public, cleanliness, interaction, etc!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
You've pretty much summed up what many are probably feeling.
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@LindaOHio (222726)
• United States
27 Apr 20
It will have to be totally gone before I get near people and crowds...and I ALWAYS stay away from people that are coughing and sneezing.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Apr 20
It's good really for all of us to be aware of germs like that.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I certainly wash my hands a lot more and for a lot longer than before. However, I am not seeing any positive change, I know I won't be hugging as many people as I did before.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
I know I'll be more aware of possible illnesses of others I'm around. I don't want to be paranoid about it, but at our age, we really do need to be careful.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
28 Apr 20
@1creekgirl We do and I actually went out to the hardware store today which was a big deal for me. it was the local one but it was surprisingly busy.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
29 Apr 20
@BelleStarr Hopefully, local businesses will start opening here soon.
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@sofssu (23660)
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28 Apr 20
The hygiene part is something I would like to keep. Washing hands often seems like OCD ,but I guess it a great thing to keep. Buying less, using what we have and trying not to waste - are some of the things I did earlier as well but I have become even more convinced about if that was possible.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
I was never a really wasteful person, but I'm definitely more aware of it now, so that's one good thing from this horrid virus!
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
Are you saying you exercise more since the virus and probably will continue to?
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Apr 20
@1creekgirl Yes I do. Before I almost didn't. Now I do almost every day. Every second day is stronger excercise.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
@mrki444 That's a really good new habit to continue!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
You were already being wise about your health.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Apr 20
@1creekgirl Trying to for sure.
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@AmbiePam (121059)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I was thinking about bringing this up in a discussion today! I was wondering how many changes we would bring into our post coronavirus world. I'll still hug people (if they let me 
), but I think people will be less inclined to shake hands.
One thing my dad's family has done (mainly my female cousins and aunts) is Zoom every night at 9pm. I finally figured out how to do it on my Kindle, and it was nice. There is a little talking over each other, but the conversations are hilarious. I think they'll still do that after the quarantine is over, although obviously not every night.
), but I think people will be less inclined to shake hands.
One thing my dad's family has done (mainly my female cousins and aunts) is Zoom every night at 9pm. I finally figured out how to do it on my Kindle, and it was nice. There is a little talking over each other, but the conversations are hilarious. I think they'll still do that after the quarantine is over, although obviously not every night.2 people like this
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
We've done it once a week with our kids and grandkids. It's fun seeing their faces, now I can't wait to hug them.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
28 Apr 20
I can go grocery shopping once a week only. We can get rid of a lot of old magazines, newspapers, books, clothing and keep our cabinets and shelves cleaned and organized. We can very well stay at home a lot more and enjoy our home and our garden.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
29 Apr 20
@1creekgirl I am sure that this problem has been an eye opener for many of us.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
I think a lot of us have realized we don't always need to be busy doing stuff.
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
29 Apr 20
@1creekgirl that is why I stay home.One day out to get my injection
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Apr 20
@1creekgirl Thanks, but do I have a choice? 
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
Me, too. I always thought, "Well, I can just run to Walmart", but now I think about what if they're out of what I need?
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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28 Apr 20
I'm still enjoying the laid-back, peace and quiet stay-at-home mode. But hubby is working from home. My university-aged children are at home doing online classes. My two teens are still homeschooling.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Apr 20
Do you have to be much involved in your teens' homeschooling? Our 16 year old grandson is staying at his aunt's and he pretty much takes care of it himself. And sometimes helps the 10 year old cousin.
